Carmen Lundy

Review:

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Always an inventive jazz singer and composer, Carmen Lundy was born in Florida and graduated from the University of Miami.

She moved to New York in 1978, gained plenty of musical experience, and in 1985 made her recording debut as a leader

Since then, Carmen Lundy has led 15 albums, written over 120 songs (many of which have been covered by other jazz artists), conducted a countless number of master classes and clinics, and worked as an actress including in Sophisticated Ladies and as Billie Holiday in the play They Were All Gardenias; she is also a skilled painter and a fine pianist.

On her LiveStream from May 29, 2020, Carmen Lundy mostly sings her often-dramatic originals, accompanying herself on piano and putting on an impressive performance.

-Scott Yanow